Hearing Aid Rebates from Private Health Insurance in Australia
BUPA
| Provider | Plan | Rebate |
|---|---|---|
| BUPA | Top Extras 90 | Waiting period 12 months
Annual Maximum claimable $850 (every 3 yrs) Max benefits: 90% of one hearing aid |
| BUPA | Top Extras 75 | Waiting period 12 months
Annual Maximum claimable $800 (every 3 yrs) Max benefits: 75% of one hearing aid |
| BUPA | Top Extras 60 | Waiting period 12 months
Annual Maximum claimable $500 (every 3 yrs) Max benefits: 60% of one hearing aid |
With BUPA you have up to 2 years to submit a claim.
NIB
| Provider | Plan | Rebate |
|---|---|---|
| NIB | Top Extras | Waiting period 36 months
Maximum claimable $1200 (2 applications every 5 yrs) Max benefits: 75% of one hearing aid |
| NIB | Young at Heart | Waiting period 36 months
Maximum claimable $500 |
Medibank Private
| Provider | Plan | Rebate |
|---|---|---|
| Medibank Private | Ultra Health Cover | Waiting period 36 months
Maximum claimable $1200 (1 application every 5 years) 100% of charge |
| Medibank Private | Top Extras 85 | Waiting period 36 months
Maximum claimable $1200 (1 application every 5 years) 100% of charge |
| Medibank Private | Top Extras 70 | Waiting period 36 months
Maximum claimable $800 (1 application every 5 years) 100% of charge |
| Medibank Private | Top Extras 55 | Waiting period 36 months Maximum claimable $400 |
AHM
| Provider | Plan | Rebate |
|---|---|---|
| AHM | Super Extras | Waiting period 12 months
Maximum claimable $1600 (every 3 years) |
| AHM | Family Extras | Waiting period 12 months
Maximum claimable $1200 (every 3 years) |
HCF
| Provider | Plan | Rebate |
|---|---|---|
| HCF | Top Extras | Waiting period 12 months
Maximum claimable $800 - $1800 |
| HCF | Vital Extras | Waiting period 12 months
Maximum claimable $600 - $1600 |
Top Extras: $800 annual limit per person (benefits accrue and renew every three years) with selected extras you can get 100% back from selected providers*
Vital Extras: $600 annual limit per person (benefits accrue and renew every three years)
What Qualifies a Provider
The criteria BUPA use to qualify a hearing aid provider is a useful indicator of the quality of provider you should be looking for. They need to be qualified and a member of a recognised association - but BUPA retain "absolute discretion in granting recognition".
Tax Rebates for Health Expences
The net medical expenses tax offset is being phased out. refer to ATO Medical Expences
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